Ixamatus webbae


Ixamatus webbae is a species of mygalomorph spider in the Microstigmatidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1982 by Australian arachnologist Robert Raven.

Description

Adult females have a body length of about 25 mm, males about 22 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the border ranges of south-east Queensland in rainforest habitats. The type locality is Lamington National Park.

Behaviour

The spiders are terrestrial predators. They occupy burrows; the females are sedentary, while the males wander during the breeding season.